Belper vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

79

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Other theft9
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Swarkestone

DE73 · Derbyshire

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Swarkestone has less crime — 4 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Belper recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 4, a 19.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Belper records significantly more (39 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belper or Swarkestone safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 4 vs 79 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belper and Swarkestone?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Belper recorded 39 incidents of this type vs 3 in Swarkestone. Overall, Swarkestone had fewer total crimes (4 vs 79).

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